Chapter 342: Cute
The general attack team advanced steadily under the command of veterans Macao and Wakaba. Nab, Max, Laki, Bisca, Jet, and others each led smaller squads close behind them.
The formation had been arranged so that those with lighter injuries led the frontlines, while the more heavily injured but still mobile members stayed toward the rear.
One mage in front carried a large spellbook, and another in the back hauled a bulging backpack filled to the brim. Essentially, they had emptied out nearly the entire guild inventory for this operation.
When they raided the warehouse, Makarov had looked heartbroken. But Rhodes knew better. Now wasn't the time to be stingy.
This is exactly what consumables are for. It was far better to use them all now and regret it later than to hoard them, only to lose a comrade.
Rhodes quietly hoped the Master would forgive his liberal use of resources once this was all over.
The weather wasn't helping either. There was no wind at all, which meant the clouds of dust stirred up by the collapse of the Walker's legs and its rough landing still hadn't settled.
It was in the midst of this thick haze that Mira, Erza, and Lucy arrived. They had seen a flash of blue light in the distance.
Sure enough, it came from a Blue Sentinel.
Rhodes didn't waste time with small talk. He immediately casted a buff on them.
After a quick exchange of greetings, he turned to Lucy and said, "Lucy, can you summon Virgo?"